Moses DeWitt Elementary School has a special new addition, a memorial bench in honor of Sheila Blanchard Considin. Shelia was a longtime psychologist at the school. She passed away in 2013. The Blanchard/Aloi family recently donated the bench to honor her time and impact at the school. “…It was a place filled with teachers, students, …
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We’re proud to share that two Jamesville-DeWitt High School students were recently named Syracuse.com’s 2024 Best and Brightest. The media company honored 23 area high school seniors, including J-D seniors Brian Tollar and Rebeca Mendez-Siquier, during an awards ceremony at Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Eligible students attend Section III schools …
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Dear Jamesville-DeWitt families, staff, and community, A Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School student recently turned in a school assignment that included threats made towards a teacher at the school. It’s possible you’ve already heard about this situation on social media or in the news. It was also brought up during the Board of Education’s public comment period …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Athletic Department hosted a National Letter of Intent signing for Spring student-athletes on Wednesday, Nov. 13. It was held in the high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony celebrated student-athletes who have proudly committed to a future of higher education. Administration, coaches, and families gathered to celebrate this exciting …
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Jamesville-DeWitt High School Principal Gregory Lawson invited students, staff, and family to witness his United States Navy reenlistment ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the school auditorium. J-DHS students Brian Tollar and Venessa Sobey were asked to emcee the event. They were given the honor to introduce Captain Matt Richmond who is also Senior Chief …
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The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District invited Blueprint for Excellence to conduct a community discussion session with approximately 40 key stakeholders about the next strategic plan. The group included students, staff, community members, administrators, and the Board of Education. The four hour session was held on Thursday, Oct. 24. The goal was to ensure all voices …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education approved the 2024 capital project resolution during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 28. A public presentation on the $34.5 million project with no tax impact is planned for Monday, Dec. 9. The public referendum vote will take place Tuesday, Dec. 17. The district partnered with Ashley-McGraw …
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After serving the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District for 28 years in a number of roles, Superintendent Dr. Peter Smith is set to retire at the end of the current school year. He shared his decision with the Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 28. The board will now begin the process of finding a new …
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Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District administrators and the Board of Education are working together to prepare for the next step of the ongoing strategic plan development process. The group met with Blueprint for Excellence on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to think more deeply about the district’s mission, vision, and core values and to review preliminary data collected …
The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District is rolling out a new visitor management system at all five school buildings to increase safety. The Raptor system is part of the district’s larger I.P. Paging and Access Controls Project. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, all visitors will be required to present valid government issued identification, like a driver’s license, …
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